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Model UN is a type of discussion that asks students to propose solutions to a complex global issue while representing a country's perspective at a meeting of a UN committee.
What is the agenda of a Model UN simulation?
The basic 'flow of debate' is as follows:
Students present opening speeches
Students engage in discussion about the issues (starting with the problems, then moving to discussion of potential solutions)
Students work together to write resolutions
Students present and volte on resolutions
What is parliamentary procedure?
Parliamentary procedure is a structured form of debate moderated by rules of procedure and facilitated by a Chair. Large assemblies all over the world use variations of parliamentary procedure, for example the British Parliament, the US Congress, the UN General Assembly, board meetings, fraternity/sorority meetings, etc. (For a lighthearted training on parliamentary procedure, see the following video, found here. Do note, that UNAGB MUN Conferences do not do the section presented at minute 6:230-8:54 “Closing Debate and Unanimous Consent”)
What do students need to do to prepare for a Model UN simulation?
Students will need to understand...
The goals of the UN and what it can/cannot do
The global issue and possible solutions to it
What their country should do about the issue
Students will need to produce...
Opening speech
Notes/prepared speeches for the moderated caucuses (discussions)
Useful background information on the topic of child soldiers:
http://www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/Teaching-resources/Teacher-briefings/Child-soldiersandhttp://www.cfr.org/human-rights/child-soldiers-around-world/p9331#p5
What is Model UN?
Model UN is a type of discussion that asks students to propose solutions to a complex global issue while representing a country's perspective at a meeting of a UN committee.What is the agenda of a Model UN simulation?
The basic 'flow of debate' is as follows:
What is parliamentary procedure?
Parliamentary procedure is a structured form of debate moderated by rules of procedure and facilitated by a Chair. Large assemblies all over the world use variations of parliamentary procedure, for example the British Parliament, the US Congress, the UN General Assembly, board meetings, fraternity/sorority meetings, etc. (For a lighthearted training on parliamentary procedure, see the following video, found here. Do note, that UNAGB MUN Conferences do not do the section presented at minute 6:230-8:54 “Closing Debate and Unanimous Consent”)What do students need to do to prepare for a Model UN simulation?
Students will need to understand...Students will need to produce...